Welcome

The Inventors Network of the Capital Area is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1993. Our members are interested in patents, the innovation process, product design, marketing, licensing, prototyping and other product development issues.

Every month we host a meeting with a speaker and time for experienced and beginning inventors to network. Private sector speakers at past meetings have included successful inventors, and experts in: marketing, branding, patenting, licensing, prototyping, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. Speakers at previous meetings have also included officials from the US Patent & Trademark Office of Independent Inventor Programs and representatives of government small business assistance programs. For more details on past speakers and meeting topics see the Past Meetings page.

Meetings are free and open to the public. We invite you to attend our next meeting to participate in networking over pizza, snacks, and drinks. See the Meetings page for a schedule of upcoming meetings, directions, and more information. If you are interested in speaking at an upcoming meeting, or would like to recommend a speaker, visit ourSpeakers page.

Upcoming Events

September 20, 2010
Our September 20 meeting is 5:30 pm on Monday, September 20, 2010 at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043-2099. Note, that the meeting is on the third Monday of the month. A speaker and topic have yet to be determined.

For announcements about additional upcoming events visit the INCA Google Group.

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